OSL075 - Spanish Stage 3A (2021/22)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2021/22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Spanish Stage 3A | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Level 4/5/6 (99) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2021/22(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In this module students will develop advanced language skills and work towards becoming independent users of Spanish. (CEFR Level B2) Students will learn how to use Spanish in a wide range of contexts both personally and professionally, through practical class activities focusing on authentic language use. There will be a particular emphasis on developing reading and writing skills, as well as oral, listening and intercultural skills. The course extends students’ ability to use a wide range of grammatical structures and vocabulary accurately. In addition, cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries will be studied. The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided WebLearn materials.
The module is adaptable to the language abilities of students and can be taught to students studying in different years.
Prior learning requirements
Completion of OSL074 OR B1 competence
Syllabus
Development of listening skills including note taking LO2
Development of writing and reading skills including the study of genre and register in written texts LO2
Further development of a wide range of lexis LO1, LO2
Extension and expansion of grammatical control (new and revised structures) LO1, LO2
Development of oral fluency and accuracy LO1
Development of linguistic devices to improve cohesion and coherence LO1, LO2
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Learning and teaching strategies will be delivered through a blended learning approach. Learners will actively participate in individual and group activities in class and independently, using online resources and tools available on Weblearn, as well as paper based materials. They will receive teacher and peer feedback to enable them to reflect on their learning
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this module are calibrated to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Speaking:
• deliver a fluent presentation on a prepared topic
• use a wide range of language to give clear descriptions
• express opinions on general topics in a fluent manner
2. Use of written language:
• write accurately and in an appropriate register on a variety of topics related to personal matters, current affairs and areas of professional expertise.
Assessment strategy
The module will be assessed through an in class test, course work and an oral test. The in class test will assess learning outcomes 1, the course work will assess learning outcome 1 and the oral test will assess learning outcome 2.
• Formative assessment supports students in developing for summative assessment.
• Feedback on assessment is timely, constructive and developmental.
• Processes for marking assessments and for moderating marks are clearly articulated and consistently operated by those involved in the assessment process.
Bibliography
• Alonso, R. (2005) Gramática básica del estudiante de español (A1-B1). Barcelona: Difusión.
• Barceló, M. (2007) Vamos 2 – Libro del alumno. Atenas: Edilingua Pantelis Marin.
• Borobio, V. (2011) Ele Actual B1. Madrid: SM Editores.
• Collins, Spanish dictionary (2009). Glasgow: Collins.
• Lewis, M. (1999) How to study foreign Languages. London: Palgrave.
• Spinelli, E. (2003) English grammar for students of Spanish: the study guide for those learning Spanish. London: Arnold.
Websites
• Busuu (no date). Available: at https://www.busuu.com
• Duolingo (no date). Available at: https://duolingo.com
• StudySpanish (no date). Available at: https://studyspanish.com
• Wordreference (no date). Available at: https://www.wordreference.com/